History and Rules of Basketball Quiz

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Where was Basketball created?

New York City, New York

Chicago, Illinois

Los Angeles, California

Springfield, Massachusetts (correct)

What is a technical foul in basketball?

A violation that does not involve contact

A type of personal foul

A special violation called at the discretion of the referee (correct)

A foul involving excessive physical contact

What was the first equipment used for Basketball?

Goalposts and Tennis ball

Peach Baskets and Soccerball (correct)

Nets and Volleyball

Hockey Sticks and Puck

What does the term 'cut' refer to in basketball?

A quick movement by an offensive player to elude an opponent or receive the ball Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternate possession arrow used for in basketball?

Determining which team inbounds the ball Signup and view all the answers

What does a hesitation dribble aim to do in basketball?

Confuse or freeze the defender with a change-of-pace move Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal indicates a technical foul?

Form a T with the hands, showing palms Signup and view all the answers

Which hand signal indicates a successful field goal?

2 arms extended Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal is used for a travelling violation?

Rotate fists Signup and view all the answers

How is a substitution signaled?

Cross forearms Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal indicates a double foul?

Wave clenched fists on both hands Signup and view all the answers

How is a 24-second violation signaled?

Fingers touch shoulder Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal indicates a charging foul?

Swinging elbow backwards Signup and view all the answers

How is a foul on the act of shooting signaled?

One arm with clenched fist followed by indication of numbers or free throws Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal indicates a hand checking foul?

Clenched fist Signup and view all the answers

How is a media time-out signaled?

Open arms with clenched fists Signup and view all the answers

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